Northern Forum Tasks Tinubu On Peaceful Coexistence

A group, Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has congratulated the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Asiwaju Tinubu and tasked him on national unity and peaceful coexistence as he prepares to settle down for governance from May 29, 2023.

The forum urged those who are not satisfied with the outcome of the election to seek redress in court or embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and congratulate the winner.

The forum in a statement signed by the chairman, Aliyu Muhammadu Sanni said they will defend the president-elect’s mandate by all means, since their victory is not only legal and constitutional but also reflects the choice of the masses.

“We are sending a message of caution to all who think they can cause violence and wreak havoc in the country to rethink because they will have us to contend with as no group has a monopoly of violence and stupidity.

“We are also using this opportunity to condemn in all ramifications the plot by some few mischief makers to institute an interim Government, we commend the DSS for uncovering this evil plan and call on them not to rest until they find and bring to book the perpetrators of this plan. Behold, come May 2023, a new Government must be sworn in.

“We are equally calling on the President-elect to be magnanimous and try to unite the country into one whole family, he should ensure there is uniform distribution of political appointments to well deserving individuals from all regions of the country.

“Mr President-elect you have the record of bringing best heads together, you are detribalised Nigerian, a goal getter, pacesetter, we urge you to please use this your attributes to unify Nigeria and make Nigeria work again.

“As a priority, you should focus on the economy, give special attention to transforming our economy into a modern and global one that will compete with the economies of super power countries in the world, because we have both the potential and resources to make that happen.

“Naira should be strengthened, hence the introduction of deliberate, practically working economic policies and interventions in all sectors of the economy targeted at uplifting the masses from the abject poverty they faced, their suffering must be alleviated to give way for peace, progress and development.

“This will eventually lead to reduction of crime rates in the country and make a suitable atmosphere for businesses to strive and create more job opportunities for our teeming youths,” Sanni said.